Chapter 089: Malicious Foul!
Hoffenheim stepped up their attack at the start of the second half, with Copado and Eduardo starting to break through and they began to attack more ferociously and resolutely. Although Kaiserslautern's defensive moves are still not small, when Hoffenheim's players are unusually resolute, it is actually difficult for them to have more opportunities.
Kaiserslautern really don't want to lose, especially if they don't take their chances in the next games, they are likely to continue to slip down the table in the next games, and the result of the slip is that they will fall into the relegation zone, they are very likely to lose their efforts this season, and they may fall to the regional league! Although Kaiserslautern has long since lost the glory of winning the Champions League, they absolutely cannot accept falling to the regional league, so they cannot afford to drop points in this game, and they do not want to lose a little face in front of the upstart Hoffenheim.
Hoffenheim's attack is ferocious, Hoffenheim have to work hard with only 45 minutes left, although they can temporarily hold the top of the table, although Hoffenheim cannot lose some of their previously established advantages because of this game, but at this crucial moment, they really cannot be taken lightly, they must win the game against weaker opponents. So Kaiserslautern is a must-win opponent and they have to get three points to win this game.
Although Hoffenheim have some rotation in this game, their squad is still relatively strong, at least compared to Kaiserslautern; Kaiserslautern's players may be able to resist Hoffenheim's ferocious attack for a while, but they are absolutely not sure that they will be able to limit Hoffenheim's attack all the time, and in the Bundesliga, Hoffenheim's attacking ability this season is definitely in the top three.
After Hoffenheim strengthened the attack, Kaiserslautern began to slowly retreat, and it became more and more difficult for them to parry Hoffenheim's attack, not that they did not work hard enough, and their defensive actions were indeed larger, but this is their home field, they have a certain home advantage, but this still does not make them get more advantages. When their midfield lost control, when Xiao Qing and Edu began to attack Kaiserslautern's goal more and more fiercely and resolutely, Kaiserslautern's crisis came.
Hoffenheim's midfield and front-court players took turns to impact the Kaiserslautern defense a little shaky, in the second half of the game less than ten minutes into the game, although there was a certain home advantage, the referee's blowing penalty was also a little soft, but Kaiserslautern still received two yellow cards, Christopher Lamprecett in the back line and Mandeljek in the midfield received yellow cards, which is definitely not good news for Kaiserslautern.
Kaiserslautern then seemed to be in a total rout, and they finally struggled to stop Hoffenheim's attacking rhythm.
In the sixty-third minute of the game, Eduardo shook off the opponent and drove straight into the front, Xiao Qing pulled out of the penalty area to respond; may be worried about Xiao Qing's offensive ability, so Kaiserslautern's defensive attention is obviously more focused on Xiao Qing, but at this time, Xiao Qing is very smart to use his strengths and avoid weaknesses and refuse to knock hard with Kaiserslautern's defenders, he chose to pass back; At this time, Eduardo did not stick to the ball, he hit the back kick in time, and then immediately dodged. At this time, Hoffenheim's midfielder Copado followed up and shot directly outside the penalty area, and Hoffenheim finally broke through Kaiserslautern's goal at this time to take a 1-0 lead!
The Hoffenheim players are excited, although it is only a one-goal lead now, but it is already quite a good result, and the Hoffenheim players believe they can take three points at Kaiserslautern's home stadium, and they believe that they will win the next game and firmly secure the league leader and the task of early promotion to the Bundesliga!
The Hoffenheim players are excited, but the Kaiserslautern players are extremely frustrated, because now they are likely to lose again, and more importantly, they are likely to be one step closer to the relegation zone, so being beaten at home by an upstart team with little history, and it is still a key game, which is definitely what the Kaiserslautern players do not want to see, at least they are very unhappy when they see the Hoffenheim players cheering wildly at their home stadium.
"Forced", the referee's sharp whistle made Fritz. The Walter Stadium fell silent for a moment, and less than three minutes after the game restarted, there was a scene of extreme discord.
Goalscorer Copado wants to continue to put pressure on Kaiserslautern with the ball, and now Hoffenheim will not be satisfied with a one-goal lead, they need more goals; But Copado, who had just dodged Kaiserslautern midfielder Berlinhausen, didn't notice at all, or he simply didn't have time to make any more moves. In this way, Copado, who dodged Berlinhausen, was tackled directly by the 21-year-old Sebastian Renate, who was flying in Kaiserslautern.
Although the Kaiserslautern players were trying their best to explain, the angry Hoffenheim players rushed to try to teach Sebastian Renate a lesson. In the eyes of Hoffenheim's players, this foul was obviously a bit big and very vindictive, and it was a malicious foul at all.
However, the referee's penalty scale in this game was relatively soft, and he may not have seen Sebastian Renate's foul, and Sebastian Renate was indeed not a tackle behind at that time, so the referee was very resolute and directly and severely suppressed the conflict on the pitch that almost broke out, but he was also merciful and only gave Sebastian Renate a yellow card, which also made Kaiserslautern fans and players breathe a sigh of relief.
It's just that the referee's decision obviously can't satisfy the Hoffenheim players, and now Copado can't stand up at all, he is obviously seriously injured, he can't continue to play at all, and it is very likely that he needs to rest for a while! For such a foul, it is simply a foul without professional ethics, and this should be a foul without any mercy!
Although the Hoffenheim players are unhappy, they also know that even protesting will not help now; Stephen. Haas strained his thigh just minutes after the opening game, and midfielder Copado now looks to be in a bad situation, which is definitely not good news for Hoffenheim!
Seeing Copado being carried off the court with his hands covering his face in frustration, Xiao Qing also really felt heartache; Although Xiao Qing has no experience with injuries on the court, he knows that this time Copado is not lightly injured. Now that Copado is thirty-four years old, this season may be the most glorious time for the veteran who has had a rough career, but it is likely that this injury will make his beautiful memories a bitter one.
Although Xiao Qing and Copado are not very affectionate because of the age gap, the relationship between Xiao Qing and Copado can be said to be neither salty nor light, because Xiao Qing likes to joke, and because Copado's career is very bumpy, so he does not have the slightest veteran and old qualifications.
"Man, I'm still on the pitch and believe me, this game will be ours." Xiao Qing smiled and comforted Copado, who was carried off the field, looking at Sebastian Renate, who was a little happy and a little proud, Xiao Qing knew that guy would not be proud for too long; Although Sebastian Renate is only twenty-one years old, youth is not an excuse, some mistakes can be made, and some things cannot be touched, so for Sebastian Renate, Xiao Qing will obviously not let him go.
Of course, Xiao Qing will not be too impulsive, because he knows that the team still needs to score goals now, because he knows that it is not the time yet, and now he still needs to help the team score goals to lock the win; So let's make that hateful kid proud for the time being, but Xiao Qing believes that he will score goals soon!
Xiao Qing showed more enthusiasm on the field, because the team's midfield strength was hit hard again, so Xiao Qing also retreated to support the team's midfield to a certain extent at this time. With a one-goal lead in hand, Hoffenheim are still confident and they are not worried about Kaiserslautern having any chance of counter-attacking.
Just when everyone thought that Kaiserslautern would be able to temporarily scare the Hoffenheim players after a rough foul, they did not expect a violent confrontation to erupt in the ensuing quarters.
In the 72nd minute of the game, Eduardo suddenly stepped forward, substitute Slapise seized the opportunity to send a good pass, and Hoffenheim stepped up the offensive in an instant; And when everyone's eyes were focused on Eduardo, Eduardo, who entered the front court, directly picked up the penalty area.
This time, Xiao Qing raised his right foot with his back to the goal and gently put the ball a little, because behind him, Kaiserslautern's defender Wigert stuck his position; But Xiao Qing's offensive choice is very good, when Xiao Qing points the ball again, when Xiao Qing instantly turns around behind Wigt, when Xiao Qing directly volleys in the penalty area, there is no doubt about the away 2-0 victory!
After the goal, Xiao Qing was very bland, and he had no extra celebrations; trotted out the ball and sent it to the center circle to signal Kaiserslautern to hurry up and restart the game, it seemed that Xiao Qing had not stopped pursuing. Although the anger of the Kaiserslautern players reached the limit at this time, when they restarted the game, they suddenly froze, and even everyone in the stadium froze.